Jazz Empowers is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Jazz Empowers employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jazz Empowers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Jazz Empowers generated $645.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $586.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF JAZZ EMPOWERS IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUTH IN UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS THROUGH JAZZ EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR CHARTER SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAM INTRODUCES AND OPERATES AFTER-SCHOOL JAZZ BANDS IN UNDER SERVED CHARTER SCHOOLS WITH NO EXISTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS. THE SCHOOLS WE SERVE HAVE THE DESIRE TO START AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT BAND PROGRAM FOR THEIR STUDENTS BUT CAN'T AFFORD THE NEARLY $100,000 NEEDED TO DO SO. WE OFFER A MORE AFFORDABLE OPTION AND TAKE ON ALL OPERATIONS OF THE JAZZ BAND. WE HIRE HIGHLY-QUALIFIED JAZZ EDUCATORS TO LEAD THE PROGRAMS AND WE PROVIDE NEW INSTRUMENTS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM. EACH JAZZ BAND MEETS 2-4 TIMES A WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR. THE JAZZ BANDS WORK TOWARDS PERFORMANCES AT SCHOOL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES AND GRADUATIONS.
IN OUR BAND DIRECTOR SUPPORT PROGRAM WE PARTNER WITH BAND DIRECTORS AND MUSIC TEACHERS THAT ALREADY WORK FULL TIME AT AN UNDER SERVED SCHOOL BY HELPING THEM DEVELOP A STRONG JAZZ PROGRAM AT THEIR SCHOOL. WE PROVIDE EACH BAND DIRECTOR WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT THEY CAN USE FOR INSTRUMENTS SHEET MUSIC AND OTHER CRUCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO HELP GET THEIR JAZZ PROGRAM TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
A PROGRAM THAT BRINGS SOME OF OUR TOP STUDENTS TOGETHER TO TALK ABOUT MUSIC TALK WITH PROFESSIONAL JAZZ MUSICIANS AND TO GIVE THEIR FEEDBACK ON HOW JAZZ SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Johnston Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $51,500 |
Larraine Voll Morris Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Taylor Dillon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Bendekovic President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenisha Rhone Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Harmony Duke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,601 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32,601 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $612,644 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $645,487 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,895 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $50,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,991 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,671 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $330,752 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,915 |
Office expenses | $3,926 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,489 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,235 |
All other expenses | $3,018 |
Total functional expenses | $586,319 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $105,104 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $54,495 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $159,599 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,219 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $40,971 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,737 |
Total liabilities | $51,927 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $107,672 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $159,599 |